News World IN PICS: Xi Jinping takes firm line as China Communist Party marks centenary celebrations

IN PICS: Xi Jinping takes firm line as China Communist Party marks centenary celebrations

China’s Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power that it shows no intention of relaxing. 

Chinese President and party leader Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a ceremony marking centenary of the ruling Communist Party in Beijing. Image Source : AP. Chinese President and party leader Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a ceremony marking centenary of the ruling Communist Party in Beijing.

China will not allow itself to be bullied and anyone who tries will face “broken heads and bloodshed in front of the iron Great Wall of the 1.4 billion Chinese people,” President Xi Jinping said at a mass gathering Thursday to mark the centenary of the ruling Communist Party.

Helicopters fly over Chinese flags at Tiananmen Square in the formation of "100" during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling CCP.

Balloons float over attendees waving Chinese flags during a ceremony at Tiananmen Square.

Xi Jinping stands above a large portrait of the late leader Mao Zedong during 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling CCP. 

A military band rehearses for a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.  

A cameraman works near surveillance cameras on top of National Museum overlooking Tiananmen Square during a ceremony.

A screen shows Chinese President speak during a ceremony to mark 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling CCP.   

A large video screen outside a shopping mall shows Xi Jinping gesturing as he speaks during an event to commemorate 100th anniversary of CCP. 

Chinese flags are waved during a rehearsal for a ceremony to mark 100th anniversary of the founding of ruling CCP.   

 

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